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Horizon Hunters Gathering reportedly scrapping live service elements following closed beta
Guerilla Games is reportedly overhauling its upcoming game Horizon Hunters Gathering, removing live service elements like microtransactions following negative feedback from its closed beta. The game will shift to a more standard co-op multiplayer experience with a smaller scope. Its fate remains uncertain as it must impress PlayStation executives by December.
Sony reportedly reverses course on live service co-op Horizon game after 'negative player feedback'
Sony has reportedly instructed Guerrilla Games to pivot its upcoming live service co-op game, Horizon Hunters Gathering, into a more traditional co-op experience with a story and smaller scope following negative player feedback in recent playtests. The studio has been given until December to impress executives with the rebooted concept, or the project may be canceled, joining other live service games Sony has previously scrapped. Many developers from the project have been moved to work on the next single-player Horizon game.
Sony gives up on yet another live service game as Horizon Zero Dawn 3 news leaks
Sony Interactive Entertainment's live service game strategy continues to falter, with the Horizon multiplayer spin-off, Hunters Gathering, reportedly being retooled into a traditional co-op game due to poor testing feedback. Many of Sony's planned live service titles have failed or face uncertain futures, leading to speculation about the delay of future single-player Horizon titles.
EA staff fear new Saudi Arabia owners will police their games: "Projects just won't get signed because they don't align explicitly with what the Saudi government wants"
Employees at Electronic Arts are concerned that the company's new owners, primarily Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, will impose content restrictions based on the country's standards. Staff fear that projects may not be approved if they do not align with the Saudi government's views, particularly regarding social issues like LGBT representation, which is criminalized in Saudi Arabia. Despite reassurances from EA, employees find the responses unsatisfactory and worry about job security and creative freedom.
Horizon Multiplayer Game Being Rebooted To Remove Live-Service, Next Mainline Horizon Game “Years Away,” Report Says
Guerrilla is reportedly rebooting its live-service multiplayer game, Horizon Hunters Gathering, to remove live-service elements and focus on a more traditional cooperative experience with a story mode. The studio has until December to impress executives with the reboot's progress. Additionally, the next mainline single-player Horizon game is said to be years away from release.
PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium August 2026 Games Rolling Out Now
Sony's PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium services are rolling out their August 2026 game additions, with staggered releases by region. Titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Vampire Survivors, and Dying Light 2 are available, with some games releasing on August 18th and others on August 25th in specific regions. Premium subscribers also gain access to classic titles such as Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams and Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
Helldivers 2 is Now Sending Players Into the Void to Fight Against The Illuminates
Arrowhead Game Studios has introduced a new narrative arc for Helldivers 2, "Devoid of Liberty," which sees players fighting the alien Illuminate faction in a new region called "The Void." This update includes new objectives, enemy types like the Wretch and Crusher, and environmental challenges on transformed planets. The game also received gameplay improvements, including a raised level cap to 300 and an update to SEAF support squads.
How to kill Crushers in Helldivers 2
This guide details how to defeat Crushers in Helldivers 2, a type of Illuminate enemy. Players can defeat them by either sustained gunfire or by destroying their helmet to expose a weak head. The article also mentions specific weapon recommendations for both methods and advises players to maintain distance due to the Crusher's lethal melee attacks.
How to kill Wretches in Helldivers 2
This guide details how to defeat Wretches in Helldivers 2, a new enemy type deployed by the Illuminate. The key to defeating them is to sever both of their claw arms, which disables their primary attacks and can kill them outright. While their heads are not weak spots, their arms have medium armor, making weapons with medium armor penetration effective. Fire damage is also a vulnerability for Wretches.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Aug. 14: Ready, Set, Play!
This weekend's console deals include sales on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch titles. Notable discounts feature Black Myth: Wukong on PlayStation and Xbox, alongside various Capcom and Annapurna Interactive titles on Nintendo Switch. PlayStation Plus members can also access free games like Big Walk and Dying Light 2: Stay Human.
Helldivers 2 Now Available for PS Plus Extra and Deluxe Subscribers — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Helldivers 2 is now available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Deluxe subscribers as part of the August 2026 Game Catalog lineup. This addition coincides with the Devoid of Liberty update, which introduces new missions, SEAF platoons, an increased level cap, and new enemy types. Several other titles are also being added to the Game Catalog and Classic Catalog for subscribers.
'We’re further strengthening the value of PlayStation Plus' — Helldivers 2 has just dropped on PS Plus in time for a huge Warhammer 40,000 crossover
Helldivers 2 has been added to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for Extra and Premium members, making the multiplayer shooter available to a wider audience. This addition coincides with the release of the 'Devoid of Liberty' story update and a new Warhammer 40,000 crossover warbond. Sony Interactive Entertainment highlighted this move as a way to further strengthen the value of PlayStation Plus.
Helldivers 2 is Out Now on PS Plus Extra/Premium, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Coming Next Week
Helldivers 2 is now available for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, featuring new Illuminate enemies and a level cap increase. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will be released on August 18th, alongside Vampire Survivors. Later in August, Hell is Us and Umamusume Pretty Derby – Party Dash will join the service, followed by Two Point Museum, Metro Exodus, and Dying Light 2 Stay Human on August 25th. Premium subscribers also gain access to classic titles Onimusha: Dawn of the Dreams and Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire.
Helldivers 2 borrows from Dead Space and Silent Hill for its horrific new aliens
The latest Helldivers 2 update introduces two new Illuminate enemies, the Crusher and the Wretch, which draw inspiration from Dead Space's Necromorphs and Silent Hill's Pyramid Head, respectively. These new melee-focused enemies add variety to the Illuminate faction and present new challenges for players, alongside other quality-of-life improvements and a level cap increase to 300.
Helldivers 2 NPCs Will Hug You Back Now, Even When No One Else Will
The latest Helldivers 2 update, Devoid of Liberty, introduces significant improvements to SEAF soldiers, allowing them to join players in combat and interact with emotes like hugging. The update also adds new Illuminate enemy types, the Wretch and the Crusher, increases the level cap to 300, and includes balance changes and a Warhammer 40K crossover Warbond.
Helldivers 2 And Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Headline August’s PS Plus Games
PlayStation has announced its August lineup for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers, featuring Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II as the headlining titles. Availability of certain games may vary by region.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for August 2026 Confirmed
Sony has confirmed the lineup for the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in August 2026. The featured titles include Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and Vampire Survivors, offering subscribers a selection of popular games.
PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium August Games Include Fan-Favorites
Sony has announced the games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in August 2026. The lineup includes Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Vampire Survivors, and several other titles, with classics like Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams and Disney’s Atlantis: The Lost Empire available for Premium subscribers.
You can now cuddle Helldivers 2's beloved SEAF troopers, though maybe don't do what I did and try it when a…
The latest Devoid of Liberty update for Helldivers 2 introduces interactable SEAF troopers, allowing players to hug them for morale boosts. These buffed NPC allies will now arrive on dropships to assist players in combat, offering medical support and fighting alongside the squad against new enemy types like Crushers and Wretches.
Out of nowhere, Sony confirms that 2024 breakout hit Helldivers 2 joins PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium today
Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that the popular 2024 title Helldivers 2 is now available to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. Developed by Arrowhead Studios, the game has achieved over 20 million sales and recently launched its new expansion, Devoid of Liberty.
